/AnMtgsAbsts2009.53317 Putting Green Potassium Input.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC, Second Floor

Nicholas Menchyk, Horticulture, Clemson Univ., Clemson, SC and Haibo Liu, 253 P&A Building, Clemson Univ., Clemson, SC
Abstract:
Potassium is the second mineral nutrient in quantity next to nitrogen applied to turfgrasses and soil K deficiency limits the turf quality. This study analyzed the past years of soil tests results of putting greens on potassium of six golf courses in South Carolina to draw a conclusion that potassium plays significant roles in putting green quality control.  The study also demonstrated the quantification of K input corresponding with soil and tissue tests in the southeastern states.